Sancus Lending UK has appointed Paul Wood (pictured) as director of funding to lead its UK funding strategy and develop new financial partnerships.
He will work closely with chief financial officer Keith Lawrence and the group finance and treasury team to strengthen Sancus’ financial position and funding flexibility.
Wood said: “I’m excited to be joining Sancus at such an important stage of its growth.
“Having worked with Andrew previously, I know the strength of his leadership and the great things the business is achieving.
“What really attracted me to Sancus is its relationship focused approach.”
Wood added: “They want to create something truly bespoke for clients rather than offering a standardised product.
“I’m looking forward to bringing my experience of the funding landscape to help develop that strategy further, and help build a product set that can tackle different markets, delivering an optimal end-to-end journey for our clients.”
Lawrence said: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul to the team. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the funding landscape will be invaluable as we continue to grow and diversify our UK funding strategy.
“Paul’s insight, proven track record and collaborative approach align perfectly with our culture.”
Andrew Charnley, managing director at Sancus Lending UK, said: “I am delighted to welcome Paul to our business.
“The fact he has chosen to join our team is testament to not only the progress we have made this year, with new lending of c£100m and a loan book in excess of £150m, but just as important, our focus on customer outcomes and colleague engagement.
“Paul will add great value as we build both business and our proposition, further strengthening an already first class team. I look forward to working with him once again and to supporting his career aspirations.”
